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75-2020 - Reminder: Upcoming changes to import conditions for cucurbitaceous crop seeds for sowing (Phase 1)

26 May 2020 Who does this notice affect? This notice is of interest to importers (and their customs brokers) of the following cucurbitaceous seed for sowing (including synonyms) from all countries: Citrullus lanatus (watermelon) Cucumis melo (cantaloupe) Cucumis sativus (cucumber) Cucurbita…
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16-2021: Continued reduction in cleaned and pre-inspected used vehicles to Australia from the Japan Export Vehicle Inspection Centre (JEVIC)

29 January 2021 Who does this notice affect? This notice is of interest to Approved Arrangements, terminal operators, importers, and brokers for imports of all goods. Background The department has been advised by Japan Export Vehicle Inspection Centre (JEVIC) that cleaning and pre-inspection…
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70-2017 – Brunei Darussalam confirm they can meet Australia’s enhanced import conditions for uncooked prawns and uncooked prawn products

​25 July 2017 Who does this notice affect? This notice is of interest to importers of uncooked prawns and uncooked prawn meat products and associated industry participants and retailers. What has…
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07-2018 - Addition of the United States of America to list of countries able to meet Australia’s enhanced import conditions for uncooked prawns and uncooked prawn products

29 January 2018Who does this notice affect?This notice is of interest to importers of uncooked prawns and uncooked prawn meat products and associated industry participants and retailers.What has changed?As…
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122-2017 - Addition of Argentina to list of countries able to meet Australia’s enhanced import conditions for uncooked prawns and uncooked prawn products

19 December 2017Who does this notice affect?This notice is of interest to importers of uncooked prawns and uncooked prawn meat products and associated industry participants and retailers.What has changed?…
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84-2017 - Addition of Denmark to list of countries able to meet Australia’s enhanced import conditions for uncooked prawns and uncooked prawn products

7 September 2017Who does this notice affect? This notice is of interest to importers of (certain/specific) uncooked prawns and uncooked prawn meat products and associated industry participants and…
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Maritime recycling risk assessment trial begins

An exciting partnership has started between the department and the Australian Maritime Security Authority to undertake a maritime recycling risk assessment trial (MRRAT). The MRRAT will run until June 2024 and will include international cruise vessels, some commercial vessels and select ports…
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289-2024: Changes to presentation and treatment requirements for oversize tyre inspections

6 December 2024​Who does this notice affect?​​These changes will affect external stakeholders that deal with the presentation and treatment of oversize tyres at first point of entry and class 1.1 approved arrangement premises.What has changed?​​On 1 February 2025, the following new requirements for…
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Plant diseases

​The risk to Australia Plant diseases cost Australia millions of dollars each year as they reduce productivity, increase the cost of production, impact on our ability to trade both locally and internationally and adversely affect our environment and biodiversity. Note: images are not to size…
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New resources available for best practice weed management

Weeds are a serious threat to Australia's environment and primary industries.Gamba grass (Andropogon gayanus), cat’s claw creeper (Dolichandra unguis-cati) and Madeira vine (Anredera cordifolia) are declared Weeds of National Significance (WoNS) for their invasiveness and potential for spread. They…
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